Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX2000

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX2000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX1 IS was announced 5 years before the NX2000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX1 IS grades against the NX2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS features exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX1 IS and the NX2000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and NX2000 is 64 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and NX2000.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will give you greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.